Monument record MWX4203 - Second World War bomb craters, Wareham Channel, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
Two circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of saltmarsh along the northern edge of Wareham Channel taken in 1947. They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War activity in the area.
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Full Description
Two circular features in saltmarsh, seen on 2002 AP. (1)
Two circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of saltmarsh along the northern edge of Wareham Channel taken in 1947 (2). They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War activity in the area. These features are still visible on the most recent comprehansive aerial imagey available to the project (3). They were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9476 8959 (53m by 53m) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 024 084
Record last edited
Dec 4 2013 8:47AM
